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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,897.17, 827,743.83 and 354,920.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,897.17, 827,743.83 and 354,920.35 is: 489,722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,897.17 : 827,743.83 = 354,920.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,897.17/827,743.83 = 354,920.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,897.17x = 827,743.83 × 354,920.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,897.17x = 293,783,129,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,783,129,853.94/599,897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,722.48

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